Digital Project Manager

Duration: 3 years
Location: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Start time: negotiable, available immediately
Pay: $36,000 + benefits

• 60% of time – convert analog tape recordings of bird sounds into digital files using procedures and equipment in the Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics. Digitize analog recordings and update Access database with relevant data. Archive digital files on CD-R and hard-drives, test and verify accuracy of digital data with established procedures.
• 35% -- manage Microsoft Access database containing data describing the recordings. Design the database using the BLB database as a model and develop queries to import and export data with other applications. Conduct periodic archival backups of sound files and database.
• 5% -- work with BLB Curator and Director to help supervise undergraduate and graduate student staff on project. Communicate with curatorial staff at Florida.

Qualifications: M.S. in zoology or related field or relevant experience. Experience with animal sound recording, analog and digital sound recording methods, Microsoft Access databases, knowledge of principles of biological taxonomy are all highly desirable. Working knowledge of avian taxonomy desirable. Ability to use knowledge of computers and recording equipment to diagnose and repair problems. Attention to detail essential.

For a complete position description and application instructions please visit www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 346472. Application Deadline: October 31, 2009. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer.

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